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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When do humans that dogs are accustomed to become strangers?
(a) When the feel of their skin changes.
(b) When the color of their clothing changes.
(c) When the shape of their body changes.
(d) When the sound of their voice changes.

2. When a person cocks his or her head, what does it tell the dog?
(a) I am a threat to you.
(b) I am no threat to you.
(c) I am dominant over you.
(d) I am submissive toward you.

3. According to McConnell what is a great way for rewarding a dog that stays?
(a) Talking nicely to the dog.
(b) Petting the dog.
(c) Giving the dog a treat.
(d) Letting the dog run free.

4. What is a dog pushing the corners of her or his mouth back a sign of?
(a) Fear and submissiveness.
(b) Excitement and submissiveness.
(c) Fear and aggression.
(d) Excitement and aggression.

5. What are low pitched sounds used for?
(a) Authority, encouragement, positivity.
(b) Positivity, authority, cheerfulness.
(c) Authority, threat, disapproval.
(d) Disapproval, authority, positivity.

Short Answer Questions

1. In one study, half of adults who lost their sense of smell also reported what?

2. What have scientists observed as the one crucial difference between primates and humans?

3. How does a person "release the pressure" after a block has been initiated?

4. What is the first step a person should do in order to ingratiate her or himself with a dog?

5. How many scent receptors do humans have?

(see the answer key)

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